Fragrance comparison

Mojave Ghost vs Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9,939 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mojave Ghost

Byredo

3.919,910 votes

Rank #2,368 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free

Byredo

3.1429 votes

Rank #52,444 MuskyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mojave Ghost takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mojave Ghost
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mojave Ghost6/7

Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free1/7

Ratings & consensus: Mojave Ghost
Community sentiment: Mojave Ghost
Longevity: Mojave Ghost
Sillage & projection: Mojave Ghost
Value for money: Mojave Ghost
Versatility: Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mojave Ghost

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Mojave GhostByredo

Mojave Ghost Alcohol-FreeByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 9,910 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.14/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

Category winnerMojave GhostRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

8,693 votes

24%Love

17%Like

28%Ok

10%Dislike

21%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerMojave GhostMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityMojave Ghost

SillageMojave Ghost

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value16

Category winnerMojave GhostBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody90%

powdery80%

violet70%

musky60%

fruity50%

musky100%

fruity91%

powdery83%

woody74%

amber65%

sweet56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

SapodillaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Heart

VioletMagnoliaSandalwood

Base

AmbergrisCedarMusk

Top

SapodillaAmbrette

Heart

SandalwoodVioletMagnolia

Base

AmberCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesSapodilla, Violet, Magnolia and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer56

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerMojave Ghost Alcohol-FreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex39

Women58

Men13

Unisex38

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews617

Overall rank#52,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMojave GhostHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mojave Ghost is a sheer, floral-woody fragrance from Byredo. It opens with the unique, sweet scent of sapodilla fruit before melting into a clean violet and sandalwood heart. It sits close to the skin, offering a polite, airy profile that works comfortably in office settings or during warmer spring days when you want …

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Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free offers a delicate, skin-scent experience built on sapodilla and ambrette. It provides a clean, airy musk profile that feels light and unobtrusive for daily wear. This composition is ideal for those who prefer subtle fragrance in high-heat settings or when attending music festivals, where a so…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mojave Ghost or Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free?

Mojave Ghost takes 6 of 7 categories. Mojave Ghost is rated 3.91/5 from 9,910 votes; Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free is rated 3.14/5 from 29 votes. Choose Mojave Ghost for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free for a musky and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mojave Ghost or Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free?

Mojave Ghost lasts longest (Mojave Ghost 61/100, Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mojave Ghost or Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free?

Mojave Ghost projects furthest (Mojave Ghost 51/100, Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mojave Ghost and Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Sapodilla, Violet, Magnolia and Sandalwood.

Is Mojave Ghost or Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free is the stronger pick. For winter, Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free is the stronger pick. Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mojave Ghost and Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free?

Mojave Ghost has top notes of Sapodilla and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), heart notes of Violet, Magnolia and Sandalwood, a base of Ambergris, Cedar and Musk. Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free has top notes of Sapodilla and Ambrette, heart notes of Sandalwood, Violet and Magnolia, a base of Amber, Cedarwood and Musk.